1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 350 kg more than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (373 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Plymouth |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
